Wray and Long Families
I am seeking information on the Wray family of Carricknamanna, Killygordon. John Wray (my ggrandfather - my father's maternal side) was born abt May 1820 in Ireland. According to one record it states he was the son of a John Wray. He married Mary Anne Long (daughter ofAlexander) on Dec 1848 in the Presbyterian Meeting House, Donaghmore. Mary Anne was born abt 1831 and died aft 1911. I have the 1901 and 1911 census records. They had 12 children. The six that remained in Ireland are Alexander, William, John James, Jemina (married Robert Kee), Mary Anne, Fanny Martha. The 1911 census indicates all alive except one. I believe that was John James as I found a record that a John James died in service but I do not have a source that connects that John James to my family. On the grave marker of Jemina Wray Keeand family there is a Robert Wray buried there as well. Jemina's brother Robert Wray came to America and died in Connecticut. So, is he a cousin, uncle or what relation?
When researchingRobert Wray, I found he married a Margaret Longon June 10, 1858 in Donoughmore. Margaret is the daughter of Alexander. So now I wonder if Margaret and my gggrandmother, Mary Anne are sisters and if Robert and John are brothers, or cousins. Robert was born 1831. There children, Robert born 1866, Fanny Margaret born about 1875 according to the 1911 census, and Matthew David born 24 Feb 1871. In 1911 they were residing in Carricknamanna, Killygordon. I also found a record indicating an Alexander Long was born abt 1790 and died at age 84 (abt 1874).
And to complicate matters, my 3rd ggrandfather on my father's paternal side, Samuel Roulston married a Elizabeth LONG in the late 1700's. They also resided in County Donegal.So, againI'm trying to determine if Elizabeth was a sister to Alexander?
Can anyone help me connect thesefamilies or have any information that would be helpful that I may findmy ancestors? Thanking in advance for any replies.